2006 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Singerriedel Smaragd
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Deep, clear and spicy-mineral on the highly elegant nose, with dried apricot and peach aromas, the 2006 Spitzer Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd is round, creamy and elegant on the super-balanced palate. The finish is long and reveals great salinity. This Singerriedel is a perfect mix of ripe and concentrated stone fruits intertwined with stimulating minerals. This is a great Riesling with further aging potential. Tasted in Vienna's Hofburg, June 2016.
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The Hirtzbergers’ 2006 Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel proved rather stubbornly closed-in, but decanting revealed ripe apricot, narcissus floral notes, and fruit pit piquancy that led to a bitter-sweet, rich palate. This Riesling is impressively concentrated and compact, with wet stone and apricot kernel dominating a long if somewhat somber finish. It will be most interesting to follow, as it may well open up over the short run and should stand up to 8-10 years in the cellar. Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700